Recipe: Nutty Roasted Brussels Sprouts

This simple recipe makes a perfect holiday side dish. The nutty, earthy flavors of Brussels sprouts and pecans are kicked up a notch with the addition of garlic and olive oil, and roasting brings out the rich sweetness in the sprouts. It's a snap to make, and adds a nice bit of healthy green to your holiday plate!

Nutty Roasted Brussels Sprouts
(Serves 4-6.)

Roasted brussels sprouts (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Ingredients:

2 lbs fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
1 cup pecans, rough chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Put all the ingredients in a large bowl and toss well to combine and coat well with the oil.
3. Arrange evenly on a large baking sheet.
4. Put in preheated oven and bake until Brussels sprouts are fork tender and slightly browned, about 20 to 30 minutes, turning the Brussels sprouts with a spatula at least once during the baking time. 
5. Remove and serve hot.